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A photograph of an indoor stage event. On the right, a figure in orange robes and an orange turban, with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a white paper in hand, sits smiling in an orange armchair. On the left, a man in a white shirt and grey trousers walks toward him with palms pressed together in namaste, and a bouquet of flowers in blue and yellow wrapping sits on a red chair. Behind them, a large framed portrait labelled with a red-and-white banner shows a smiling figure in an orange turban and orange robes, and a row of seated audience members in white shirts and red chairs fills the background.

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A photograph of a stage event with a large banner behind it showing a lotus emblem, Kannada-script text and a framed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi. In the centre, a tall man in an orange robe and orange turban with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala stands smiling and reading from a sheet of paper. Before him, an older man in a cream shirt bows with palms pressed together. Beside them, a bald monk in orange robes stands with his hands folded, and a younger monk in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands at right, clapping. Seated figures in white shirts and a man in a yellow vest sit in the background, with empty orange chairs on the stage. The scene is an orange-and-white stage setting with a satsang-style gathering.2010-09-20A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits in an orange armchair with palms pressed together in greeting, a rudraksha mala around the neck. Flanking him, seated men in white and orange clothing clap, and a brass oil lamp with floral garlands stands at the right edge. A large banner with Kannada script and a portrait of a smiling saffron-clad figure forms the backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated central figure wears an orange turban, long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and saffron robes, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event.2010-09-20Photograph of an indoor stage event with a large banner behind the stage showing a lotus emblem, Kannada script and a smiling portrait of a man in an orange turban and red tilak, labelled with the name Nithyananda in the banner text. In the centre, a tall figure with long curly dark hair, an orange turban and an orange robe with a dark rudraksha mala stands and receives a white envelope from an older man in a beige kurta who joins his hands in greeting. Behind them, a bald man in orange robes with glasses stands holding a white paper, and to the right a man in an orange robe with a mala and a wristwatch stands with his hands together. Seated figures in white and a man in a striped shirt fill the edges, with orange chairs in the foreground.2010-09-20A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits in an orange armchair on a stage, wearing a dark rudraksha mala and holding a small paper. Beside him, a brass oil lamp with a flower garland stands at right, and garlands of marigolds and roses decorate the stage. Behind him a large portrait labelled with a smiling man in orange turban and robes is displayed, and a banner with Kannada text is visible. Several men in white shirts and dark trousers sit in red chairs at the sides, and one man in a striped white shirt holds a paper at the right edge. The person in the centre has distinctive long hair and rudraksha beads, so the appearance cues are sufficient to label the central seated figure as Swamiji (probable), seated as the speaker in a satsang setting.2010-09-20A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an orange upholstered throne on a stage. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward to clasp hands with the seated figure, while another man in a white striped shirt and dark trousers stands to the left. Behind them a large portrait shows a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi. A banner with Kannada script hangs on the right. Audience members in white and seated in red-cushioned chairs line the foreground. Water bottles and a flower arrangement sit near the stage edge.2010-09-20A photograph of an orange-clad figure seated on a chair on a stage, wearing an orange turban and orange sleeveless robe with a long rudraksha mala draped across the body, smiling as an older man in a white shirt and white trousers, wearing glasses, leans forward to clasp the seated figure's hands in greeting. Behind them a large backdrop shows a smiling face in orange headwear and robes. Seated audience members in white and dark clothing sit in red chairs in the background.2010-09-20A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and orange turban sits in an orange armchair on a stage, with long dark hair and a dark rudraksha mala around the neck, holding a small booklet. Beside him a tall brass oil lamp (kuthuvilakku) with a lit flame is draped with white and pink flower garlands. Behind the stage, a large printed portrait shows a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe within an oval frame, and the backdrop displays a lotus emblem. Men in white shirts and dark trousers sit in red chairs on either side, and a saffron-clad attendant stands at the right edge.2010-09-20A photograph of a stage event where a man in saffron-orange robes with an orange turban and a rudraksha mala stands smiling with palms pressed together in greeting. Facing him, a man in a copper-gold brocade shawl with a white jasmine garland receives or offers a bundle wrapped in gold cloth. Seated men in white shirts and dhotis watch from the sides, and a man in a checked shirt stands behind. Behind them hang a red-and-cream backdrop with a lotus motif and a Malayalam-script banner. The orange-robed man has long hair and is the.2010-09-20A photograph of a stage event where a man in a light blue shirt and jeans bends forward to touch the hands of a seated figure in orange robes with a long dark braid and an orange head wrap, who sits on an orange armchair with a yellow footstool. Several saffron-robed attendants stand around, one holding a bouquet of flowers, and men in white shirts stand nearby. Behind them a large banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban over a Kannada-language heading. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable candidate for a person, identifiable by the long hair, orange clothing and throne, though the appearance is uncertain; the bowing devotee is shown in a reverent gesture of honour.2010-09-20A photograph of a stage event with a large portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe, with a red tilak, on the upper left. A seated person in an orange robe, orange turban and long dark hair, with a rudraksha mala, sits in a tall orange throne-style chair and holds an open book while speaking toward the audience. Beside the throne, an orange footstool is visible. Seated to the sides are a man in a white shirt and dark trousers on the left, an older man in white kurta and white dhoti with glasses, a bald man in orange robe and dhoti covering his mouth with his hand on the right, and a man in white shirt and grey trousers at the far right. Water bottles sit on the glossy floor. Kannada text is printed on the banner behind the stage.2010-09-20A photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe and orange turban on an orange armchair, with long dark hair and a long dark bead mala across the chest, smiling and looking to the side. Beside him, an older man in white shirt and white trousers with glasses sits with hands clasped and eyes lowered on a dark folding chair. Behind them, several people in orange robes and a bald man in glasses sit against a white stage backdrop with a red Kannada banner across the top. The seated figure in orange matches the appearance cues of a person, seated on a throne-like chair as the speaker at a public satsang.2010-09-20A photograph of an indoor satsang setting. A smiling man in an orange turban, orange sleeveless robe and long rudraksha mala sits in an orange armchair, with his hand resting on the armrest towards a seated man in a light blue striped shirt and jeans, wearing glasses and a wristwatch, who rests his hand on his chin. Another seated man in white on the left has his hand to his face. A large framed deity murti with yellow and red garlands hangs behind them, and more seated audience members in white and yellow appear in the background. The appearance of the orange-robed man matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of a turban, orange robes and rudraksha mala, seated as a speaker-guest on stage.2010-09-20